Job type: Part-time (20 hours/week) 
Reports to: Executive Director
Start date: January 2025

Beth Shalom Synagogue is seeking a highly organized and personable Office Administrator to join our team. This part-time role is essential to the smooth operation of our synagogue, providing administrative support and ensuring a welcoming environment for congregants and guests. The Office Administrator will manage clerical tasks, maintain our membership database, assist with event logistics, and support communication efforts.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and enjoys working in a community-focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Manage general clerical tasks such as answering phones, responding to emails, filing, and handling correspondence.
• Member Services: Maintain and update the synagogue’s membership database (ShulCloud), assist members with inquiries, and prepare monthly membership reports.
• Communication: Collect materials for the monthly bulletin, coordinate with external vendors, and help manage synagogue communications via email, website, and social media.
• Event Support: Assist with logistics for synagogue events, including lifecycle events and religious holidays, and provide administrative support for fundraising efforts.
• Customer Service: Serve as a point of contact for congregants and guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere within the synagogue.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in office administration or a related role is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and office management software.
• Experience with membership databases (such as ShulCloud) is a plus.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with Jewish customs and synagogue operations is beneficial but a Jewish background is not required.

Working hours:

• Part-time, 20 hours per week, with flexible hours (core hours: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
• Some evening or weekend availability may be required for special events.

Why Beth Shalom? Beth Shalom is united both in our commitment to Conservative Judaism, and to being an active, participatory and egalitarian congregation where our members can and do make things happen. As our Office Administrator, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our synagogue, build relationships, and make a lasting impact on our members and the broader community.

How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to katz.steven2@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to the Beth Shalom community.